Cowboys yielding worst passer rating in NFL history

Opposing quarterbacks hold a 120.5 mark against Dallas.

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Aaron Rodgers owns the highest passer rating in a season in NFL history -- 122.5 in 2011. The league-wide passer ratin Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: The Dallas defense is allowing an efficiency clip that trails only Aaron Rodgers' record 122.5 offensive rating from 2011. The historic metric surfaced following a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Why it matters: The defeat dropped the Cowboys to 4-4 on the season. The coverage struggles are compounding issues for a unit that has also shown vulnerability against the run.

By the numbers: Dallas has surrendered 22.9 points per game this season. The Cowboys are scoring 26.6 points per contest to support the struggling defense.

What to watch: Dallas returns to practice seeking immediate corrections on the defensive side of the ball.

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@DanOrlovsky7 2026-10-09T12:44:18.527599+00:00

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